Scale Overview
The Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire – TSRQ (Smoking Cessation) was developed by Geoffrey C. Williams, Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci (1999). It is designed to measure Autonomous and Controlled Motivation. The scale is intended for use with Adults and adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 15 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Autonomous Motivation, Controlled Motivation, Amotivation.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Autonomous Motivation |
1,3,6,8,11,13 |
6 |
| Controlled Motivation |
2,4,7,9,12,14 |
6 |
| Amotivation |
5,10,15 |
3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = not at all true, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = somewhat true, 5 = 5, 6 = 6, 7 = very true.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 7. Interpretation guidelines:
- Average subscale scores range from 1 to 7, with higher scores indicating higher levels of that specific motivational style.: 1 – 7
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Alpha reliability is typically high (above 0.80 for subscales).
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.